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SD11 HCN

2011 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,586 mi
Last recorded91,586 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 HCN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 91,586 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Distorted On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Distorted On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage From Gearbox oil cooler pipes . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slightly Damaged Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe

Pass 9 Nov 2024 87,257 miles

Both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

Corrosion under rear of vehicle to sub frame, fuel tank straps, rear outer sill and various components

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from gearbox oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 80,904 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 74,144 miles

Both front top shock mounts have movement

Offside rear heatshield insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2022 74,143 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front top shock mounts have movement

Offside rear heatshield insecure

Pass 21 May 2021 61,469 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 61,455 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 57,538 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,123 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 44,794 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 44,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,372 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 34,993 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,717 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 28,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 22,904 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 22,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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SD11 HCN is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 75,996 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD11 HCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SD11 HCN registered?

SD11 HCN is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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